Navy
INTELLIGENCE
NEC

NEC

9UKR

UKRAINIAN

A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.

Description

Ukrainian language specialists interpret Ukrainian conversations and translate Ukrainian documents for Navy intelligence, liaison, and operational requirements. They provide cultural and terminology guidance and produce clear translations, summaries, and mission reports for operational teams.

Core Skills

  • ukrainian language proficiency
  • simultaneous interpretation
  • consecutive interpretation
  • written translation
  • language proficiency testing
  • cultural advising
  • terminology management
  • intelligence reporting
  • cross cultural communication

Common Certifications

  • American Translators Association Certification
  • ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI)
  • ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test (WPT)
  • Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CCHI)
  • NBCMI Certified Healthcare Interpreter
  • Federal Court Interpreter Certification
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)

Civilian Career Paths

  • INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
  • TRAINING AND EDUCATION
  • PUBLIC AFFAIRS

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI)
  • ACTFL Writing Proficiency Test (WPT)
  • American Translators Association Certification preparation
  • FEMA Emergency Management Institute ICS 100 and 200

Career Growth

  • American Translators Association Certification
  • Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CCHI)
  • NBCMI Certified Healthcare Interpreter
  • Federal Court Interpreter Certification

Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.